A way forward for elderly care
Its goal is to create a sustainable community empowerment initiative that aims to address the lack of proper frail and aged care facilities and programmes in rural areas.
“They cared for us, now we must care for them.”
This was the message the GBM Foundation promoted last week Thursday during an appreciation day held for the elderly.
GBM Foundation has named the project the Khuthaz Sizwe initiative.
It is an independent private-public partnership initiative spearheaded by the foundation.
Its goal is to create a sustainable community empowerment initiative that aims to address the lack of proper frail and aged care facilities and programmes in rural areas.
Founder of the GBM Foundation, Teddy Nyako, explained: “We want to partner with local government and the corporate sectors to mobilise resources and build awareness around frail care. We also want to create the Khutuza awards.”
These awards have been proposed to recognise those elderly members of the community who still make a visible impact on the community.
The nominees will come directly from the community.
The foundation also proposed to sponsor the Amajuba Soccer Tournament from next year.
“We want to rally youth to also care for and appreciate our elderly,” said Mr Nyako.
Spokesperson of the foundation, Millie Raselloala explained that the increasing number of elderly in rural areas unable to care for themselves has often resulted in them being abused.
“We wanted to help these elderly. They have laid down the lives we have before us and we have to make sure we keep them happy.”
During the appreciation day, artists from around the country treated the elderly to plays and performances for their entertainment.
